}}{{tnr}}'''Jim Townsend''' is a [[Democratic]] member of the [[Michigan House of Representatives]], representing [http://026.housedems.com/district-map District 26] since January 1, 2011.

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}}{{tnr}}'''Jim Townsend''' is a [[Democratic]] member of the [[Michigan House of Representatives]], representing [http://026.housedems.com/district-map District 26]. He was first elected to the chamber in 2010.

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In 2002, Townsend founded his own consulting business, specializing in helping companies and organizations grow and create jobs. Townsend served as the executive director of the Tourism Economic Development Council. Jim has also led national marketing and sales for Ford Motor Company’s $4 billion minivan business.

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==Biography==

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Townsend earned his bachelor's degree from the University of North Carolina, and his M.B.A. from the University of Michigan. His professional experience includes founding a consulting business, serving as the executive director of the Tourism Economic Development Council, and leading national marketing and sales for Ford Motor Company’s minivan division.

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Townsend graduated from the University of North Carolina with a Bachelor's degree, and from the University of Michigan with his MBA.

*Excerpt:"It is time that we stop blaming working people for our economic challenges and start investing in their capacity to compete."

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'''We Have the Power to Change Michigan'''

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*Excerpt:"As your state representative I will fight tirelessly for the interests of Madison Heights and Royal Oak but I will also reach out to my colleagues in the region who are interested in building on the assets we share as metro Detroiters to create an economy our kids will be glad to inherit."

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'''Health Care'''

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*Excerpt:"Our job in Michigan is to become a model of progressive innovation in health care that expands access to affordable insurance and lowers the cost of health care for all."

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'''Issues Affecting Women'''

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*Excerpt:"While much progress has been made in recent decades toward eliminating discrimination against women and opening up a wide array of new opportunities, it is vitally important that we remain vigilant against efforts to turn back the clock on women's rights and freedoms, work to overcome barriers that still stand in the way of full gender equality and take action on problems that disproportionately affect women."

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'''Environment'''

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*Excerpt:"We must value Michigan's environmental treasures and stand up to those who would take our water or damage our land."

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==Committee assignments==

==Committee assignments==

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===2011-2012===

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In the 2011-2012 legislative session, Townsend served on the following committees:

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|Committee1 = Local, Intergovernmental, and Regional Affairs

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===2009-2010===

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In the 2009-2010 legislative session, Townsend served on the following committees:

*Excerpt: "It is time that we stop blaming working people for our economic challenges and start investing in their capacity to compete."

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'''We Have the Power to Change Michigan'''

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*Excerpt: "As your state representative I will fight tirelessly for the interests of Madison Heights and Royal Oak but I will also reach out to my colleagues in the region who are interested in building on the assets we share as metro Detroiters to create an economy our kids will be glad to inherit."

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'''Health Care'''

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*Excerpt: "Our job in Michigan is to become a model of progressive innovation in health care that expands access to affordable insurance and lowers the cost of health care for all."

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'''Issues Affecting Women'''

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*Excerpt: "While much progress has been made in recent decades toward eliminating discrimination against women and opening up a wide array of new opportunities, it is vitally important that we remain vigilant against efforts to turn back the clock on women's rights and freedoms, work to overcome barriers that still stand in the way of full gender equality and take action on problems that disproportionately affect women."

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'''Environment'''

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*Excerpt: "We must value Michigan's environmental treasures and stand up to those who would take our water or damage our land."

In the 2009-2010 legislative session, Townsend served on these committees:

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* Tax Policy

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* Local, Intergovernmental and Regional Affairs

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==Jim Townsend’s Campaign Contributions==

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[http://miboecfr.nicusa.com/cgi-bin/cfr/contrib_anls_res.cgi?can_last_name=townsend&sched=*&sort_1=common_name&sort_2=amount&sched=* Contributions Report] from Michigan Secretary of State

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==Scorecards==

==Scorecards==

===Tea Party Scorecard===

===Tea Party Scorecard===

The Independent Tea Party Patriots, a Michigan Tea Party group, grades the votes of this and every other Michigan legislator on “core tea party issues” in a regularly-updated scorecard. 100% is considered an ideal rating.<ref name="Tea3">[http://www.michiganvotes.org/VotingIndex.aspx?ID=736 ''Michigan Votes,'' "Tea Party Scorecard Jan 2011-Mar 2012," accessed June 22, 2012]</ref>

The Independent Tea Party Patriots, a Michigan Tea Party group, grades the votes of this and every other Michigan legislator on “core tea party issues” in a regularly-updated scorecard. 100% is considered an ideal rating.<ref name="Tea3">[http://www.michiganvotes.org/VotingIndex.aspx?ID=736 ''Michigan Votes,'' "Tea Party Scorecard Jan 2011-Mar 2012," accessed June 22, 2012]</ref>

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====January 2011 - March 2012====

====January 2011 - March 2012====

'''Jim Townsend''' received a '''12%''' rating on the January 2011 - March 2012 Tea Party Scorecard.<ref name="Tea3"/>

'''Jim Townsend''' received a '''12%''' rating on the January 2011 - March 2012 Tea Party Scorecard.<ref name="Tea3"/>

On September 26, 2011, The Oakland County Election Commission approved recall language against Jim Townsend. In order for a recall election to be scheduled, organizers would have had to collect valid signatures of 25 percent of the people who voted for governor in the district in the last election.<ref>[http://www.dailytribune.com/articles/2011/09/28/news/doc4e83ab41987a5237633175.txt ''Daily Tribune,'' "Recall language OK’d against two lawmakers, rejected against two," September 28, 2011] </ref>

On September 26, 2011, The Oakland County Election Commission approved recall language against Jim Townsend. In order for a recall election to be scheduled, organizers would have had to collect valid signatures of 25 percent of the people who voted for governor in the district in the last election.<ref>[http://www.dailytribune.com/articles/2011/09/28/news/doc4e83ab41987a5237633175.txt ''Daily Tribune,'' "Recall language OK’d against two lawmakers, rejected against two," September 28, 2011] </ref>

The recall never made it to the ballot.

The recall never made it to the ballot.

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==Personal==

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Townsend and his wife Jennie have two children.

==Recent news==

==Recent news==

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Biography

Townsend earned his bachelor's degree from the University of North Carolina, and his M.B.A. from the University of Michigan. His professional experience includes founding a consulting business, serving as the executive director of the Tourism Economic Development Council, and leading national marketing and sales for Ford Motor Company’s minivan division.

Committee assignments

2013-2014

At the beginning of the 2013 legislative session, Townsend served on the following committees:

Issues

Campaign themes

2012

Excerpt: "It is time that we stop blaming working people for our economic challenges and start investing in their capacity to compete."

We Have the Power to Change Michigan

Excerpt: "As your state representative I will fight tirelessly for the interests of Madison Heights and Royal Oak but I will also reach out to my colleagues in the region who are interested in building on the assets we share as metro Detroiters to create an economy our kids will be glad to inherit."

Health Care

Excerpt: "Our job in Michigan is to become a model of progressive innovation in health care that expands access to affordable insurance and lowers the cost of health care for all."

Issues Affecting Women

Excerpt: "While much progress has been made in recent decades toward eliminating discrimination against women and opening up a wide array of new opportunities, it is vitally important that we remain vigilant against efforts to turn back the clock on women's rights and freedoms, work to overcome barriers that still stand in the way of full gender equality and take action on problems that disproportionately affect women."

Environment

Excerpt: "We must value Michigan's environmental treasures and stand up to those who would take our water or damage our land."

2010

Townsend won election to the District 26 Seat in 2010. He defeated Frank Houston, Bob Klotz and Kevin McLogan in the August 3 Democratic primary. He defeated Ken Rosen (R) in the general election on November 2, 2010.

Michigan House of Representatives, District 26 General election (2010)

Candidates

Votes

Jim Townsend (D)

15,490

Ken Rosen (R)

13,347

James Young (L)

938

Campaign donors

Comprehensive donor information for Townsend is available dating back to 2010. Based on available campaign finance records, Townsend raised a total of $264,469 during that time period. This information was last updated on June 1, 2013.[3]

Scorecards

Tea Party Scorecard

The Independent Tea Party Patriots, a Michigan Tea Party group, grades the votes of this and every other Michigan legislator on “core tea party issues” in a regularly-updated scorecard. 100% is considered an ideal rating.[4]

January 2011 - March 2012

Jim Townsend received a 12% rating on the January 2011 - March 2012 Tea Party Scorecard.[4]

Personal

Townsend and his wife Jennie have two children.

Controversies

Recall effort

On September 26, 2011, The Oakland County Election Commission approved recall language against Jim Townsend. In order for a recall election to be scheduled, organizers would have had to collect valid signatures of 25 percent of the people who voted for governor in the district in the last election.[5]

The recall never made it to the ballot.

Recent news

This section displays the most recent stories in a google news search for the term Jim + Townsend + Michigan + Legislature

All stories may not be relevant to this page due to the nature of the search engine.